A short drive north, Kentucky is a great destination for day trips and road trips. See Corvettes in Bowling Green. Check out the National Quilt Museum in Paducah. Find outdoor adventures with dinosaurs and indoor arts and crafts experiences. Kentucky may be just what your family is looking to experience this weekend.
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Lost River Cave is a really interesting place for outdoor family fun. Located in Bowling Green, KY, this destination is less than a 90 minute drive from most areas in Middle Tennessee. It is a perfect distance for a day trip. But remember, there is lots to do in Bowling Green so you may want …
In a previous life, before kids and before Nashville, I was a Third Mate in the Merchant Marines and worked on oil tankers. I have tried for years to explain what it was like to my kids but I’m not sure they fully understood. Then, we visited the River Discovery Center in Paducah, KY. While …
Drive 90 minutes north on I-65 and explore another continent – get a taste of Australia (at least it’s wildlife) at Kentucky Down Under. Plan to spend the day here – there is lots to see and do! Take Exit 58 off I-65 and turn at the Love’s gas station on the left. You can take …
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, is known as a 170,000 acre playground. Located between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley, the northern end of the area is in Kentucky, and the southern end is in Tennessee. There is so much to do and explore you can easily spend a weekend or more camping, boating, …
Two and half hours northwest of Nashville, Paducah, Kentucky is a Unesco Creative City, and once you visit you will understand why. This small city is home to all different kinds of artistic experiences. Here are list of “must dos” in Paducah, but remember this is definitely not an exhaustive list. The city is host …
I’m gonna change your mind about the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. I’m betting that many of you think this is a quaint, ‘old timey’ place that your grandmother or great aunts would enjoy. This was also my opinion before I visited. I had the opportunity to tour the museum on several occasions in …
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Two hours to the northwest is a water playground that is perfect for a weekend trip from Nashville. Located at the top of Kentucky Lake, Kentucky Dam State Resort Park is in the perfect location to play on the lake, visit the Land Between the Lakes, or even venture into Paducah, which is only 30 …